Fragrance comparison

Creosote vs Black Mikki

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Creosote

FZOTIC

4.754 votes

Rank #39,265 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Black Mikki

Nahualli

3.176 votes

Rank #59,472 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Creosote
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Mikki
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creosote2/4

Black Mikki2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Mikki
Sillage & projection: Black Mikki
Value for money: Creosote
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creosote

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CreosoteFZOTIC

Black MikkiNahualli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityBlack Mikki

SillageBlack Mikki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value17

Category winnerCreosoteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

herbal44%

soft spicy30%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

leather42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PetrichorCreosote BushGuaiac WoodCloveSageGalbanumAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseCopalSageLeatherBlackcurrant

Heart

FrankincenseClovePink Pepper

Base

SuedeResinsSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesClove, Sage, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for Creosote, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,265

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,472

PerfumerIsrael Moreno, Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCreosoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creosote by FZOTIC captures the exact sensation of sudden summer rain hitting parched desert stone. It smells raw and earthy. The opening pushes a bitter burst of wild sage and bitter green galbanum before settling into the unmistakable aroma of wet creosote bush. You get dark clove spice, damp mineral petrichor, and …

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Black Mikki by Nahualli offers a dense cloud of resins and Copal, targeting fans of dry, dark incense. This unisex blend leans heavily into smoky leather and suede, making it ideal for freezing winter nights. It wears best under a heavy wool coat, providing a comforting yet stark warmth that lingers through the dark h…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creosote or Black Mikki?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Creosote is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Black Mikki is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Creosote for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Mikki for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creosote or Black Mikki?

Black Mikki lasts longest (Black Mikki 90/100, Creosote 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creosote or Black Mikki?

Black Mikki projects furthest (Black Mikki 75/100, Creosote 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creosote and Black Mikki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Sage, Amber and Cedar.

Is Creosote or Black Mikki better for summer or winter?

Creosote suits daytime wear; Black Mikki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creosote and Black Mikki?

Creosote features Petrichor, Creosote Bush, Guaiac Wood, Clove and Sage. Black Mikki has top notes of Incense, Copal, Sage and Leather, heart notes of Frankincense, Clove and Pink Pepper, a base of Suede, Resins, Sandalwood and Cedar.